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App State professor's new book highlights Boone's role in ethical eating
Jun 29, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — A new book by Appalachian State University professor Zackary Vernon places Watauga County at the heart of a national conversation about food, community and resilience.

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Dr. Darci Gardner is a professor of French in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. Photo by University Communications

Dr. Darci Gardner appointed director of Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Peace Studies
Jun 29, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr.

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Lou Angermeier has joined the Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office as the University Program Associate. Photo submitted

College of Arts and Sciences announces Lou Angermeier as University Program Associate
Jun 26, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is pleased to welcome Lou Angermeier to the Dean's Office as the University Program Associate, effective June 22, 2026.

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Ethan Blanchard (left) and Simona Capatina (right). Photos submitted.

CAS students selected to receive 2026 DeJoy-Woś Scholarships
Jun 17, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Louis DeJoy, North Carolina business leader and former U.S. Postmaster General, his wife, former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia Dr.

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Summer 2026 edition of As the Crow Flies now available
Jun 15, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — The summer 2026 edition of As the Crow Flies, the open-access expansion of Appalachian Journal: A Regional Studies Review, was released on June 15.

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Dr. Denise Edwards-Forde is the new Travel Coordinator in Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences. Photo submitted

College of Arts and Sciences announces Dr. Denise Edwards-Forde as Travel Coordinator
May 29, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) has welcomed Dr. Denise Edwards‑Forde to the Dean’s Office as Travel Coordinator, effective May 2026. In this role, Edwards‑Forde is responsible for reviewing and approving travel requests for all CAS units.

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Carla Ramsdell and Marta Toran recognized with inaugural Resilience Pathmaker Awards
May 20, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Pathways to Resilience Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) hosted its End-of-Year Awards and Celebration on Friday, May 1, 2026.

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Jabari Budd (top left), Sophia Kirn '22 (top right), Brenna McNamara '24 (bottom left), Anhminh Nguyen (bottom middle), and Carleigh Scott '22 (bottom right) were inducted into the Spring 2026 Cratis D. Williams Society. Photos submitted

CAS graduates inducted into Spring 2026 Cratis D. Williams Society
May 11, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — In the Spring and Fall, Appalachian State University's Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies seeks nominations for the Cratis D. Williams Society.

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